Soccer Preview: Freedom vs. Hickory
Freedom has been away from home for four games now, but on Tuesday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Hickory Red Tornadoes at 6:00 p.m. Hickory took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Freedom, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Freedom finally turned things around against McDowell on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 5-1 margin over the Titans. The high-scoring effort was just what the Patriots needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Hickory's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Alexander Central. JACK OSBORNE was hit with a yellow card, which may have had some impact on his (and the team's) ability to make aggressive plays.
Freedom's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-4. As for Hickory, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Freedom came up short against Hickory when the teams last played last Wednesday, falling 4-2. Will Freedom have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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